Lexical Definition

‎Ἰωάννης‎ Iōánnēs (ee-o-an'-nace) John N:N-M-P
of Hebrew origin (‎יוֹחָנָן‎)

John.

Usage: 4 forms in 36 verses
Form Translated As     In Verse(s)
Ἰωάννῃ John Acts.3.4 • Rev.1.1
Ἰωάννου John Mark.1.29 • Mark.10.41
of John Acts.4.13 • Acts.12.2
Ἰωάννησ John Matt.10.2 • Mark.9.38 • Mark.10.35 • Mark.13.3 • Luke.9.49 • Luke.9.54 • John.1.29 • Acts.1.13 • Acts.3.1 • Acts.4.19 • Gal.2.9 • Rev.1.4 • Rev.1.9 • Rev.21.2 • Rev.22.8
Ἰωάννην John Matt.4.21 • Matt.17.1 • Mark.1.19 • Mark.3.17 • Mark.5.37 • Mark.9.2 • Mark.14.33 • Luke.5.10 • Luke.6.14 • Luke.8.51 • Luke.9.28 • Luke.22.8 • Acts.3.3 • Acts.3.11 • Acts.8.14

Abbott-Smith

Ἰωάνης (Rec. -ννης, q.v.; cf. Dalman, Gr., 142; Tdf., Pr., 79; WH, App., 159; Bl., § 3, 10; 10, 2), -ου, dat., -ῃ (but in Mt 11:4, Lk 7:18, 22, Re 1:1, -ει), acc., -ην, ὁ (Heb. יוֹחָנָן, LXX: Ἰωανάν, II Ch 23:1, al.; -ννάν, Je 47 (40):8*, al., Aq.), Hellenized form of Ἰωανάν,
John (I Es 8:38(41)**), viz.,
1. John the Baptist: Mt 3:1, al.
2. John the Apostle, son of Zebedee: Mt 4:21, Mk 1:19, Lk 5:10, Ac 1:13, al.
3. The father of St. Peter: Jo 1:43 21:15-17.
4. John surnamed Mark: Ac 12:12, 25 13:5, 13 15:37.
5. The writer of the Apocalypse, traditionally identified with 2: Re 1:1, 4, 9.

Abbott-Smith References

Book Refs
2 Chronicles 23:1
Esther 8:38*
Jeremiah 47:8*
Matthew 3:1 · 4:21 · 11:4
Mark 1:19
Luke 5:10 · 7:18 · 7:22
John 1:43 · 21:15
Acts 1:13 · 12:12 · 12:25 · 13:5 · 13:13 · 15:37
Revelation 1:1 · 1:4 · 1:9

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Male • An apostle • Apostle and son of Zebedee

Apostle living at the time of the New Testament

John and James, the sons of Zebedee, were among the twelve apostles and part of Jesus' inner circle (Mat.4.21; 10.2; 17.1; Mrk.1.19,29; 3.17; 5.37; 9.2; Luk.5.10; 6.14; 8.51; 9.28).

John, the son of Zebedee, is a prominent figure in the New Testament. He is one of the twelve apostles chosen by Jesus and is often referred to as "the disciple whom Jesus loved" (John 13:23). John worked as a fisherman alongside his brother James and their father Zebedee (Matthew 4:21; Mark 1:19).

Throughout the Gospels, John is depicted as a close companion of Jesus. He witnesses significant events, including the Transfiguration (Matthew 17:1; Mark 9:2), and is present during Jesus' agony in the Garden of Gethsemane (Mark 14:33). He is also noted for his role in the early church, as seen in the Acts of the Apostles, where he actively preached and performed miracles (Acts 3:1-4; 4:13).

John is traditionally believed to be the author of the Gospel of John, three epistles (1 John, 2 John, 3 John), and the Book of Revelation (Revelation 1:1, 4, 9; 22:8). In Revelation, he describes visions of the end times and the New Jerusalem (Revelation 21:2).

John's contributions to the New Testament and his close relationship with Jesus have established him as a pivotal figure in Christian tradition. His writings emphasize love, faith, and the divinity of Christ.

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